Claims Examiner – Liability, GL & Auto Liability
Sedgwick
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Telecommuter • Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Analyzes and processes complex or technically difficult general liability claims by investigating and gathering information to determine the exposure on the claim.
- Manages claims through well-developed action plans to an appropriate and timely resolution.
- Assesses liability and resolves claims within evaluation.
- Negotiates settlement of claims within designated authority.
- Calculates and assigns timely and appropriate reserves to claims; manages reserve adequacy throughout the life of the claim.
- Calculates and pays benefits due; approves and makes timely claim payments and adjustments; and settles clams within designated authority level.
- Prepares necessary state fillings within statutory limits.
- Manages the litigation process; ensures timely and cost effective claims resolution.
- Coordinates vendor referrals for additional investigation and/or litigation management.
- Uses appropriate cost containment techniques including strategic vendor partnerships to reduce overall cost of claims for our clients.
- Manages claim recoveries, including but not limited to: subrogation, Second Injury Fund excess recoveries and Social Security and Medicare offsets.
- Reports claims to the excess carrier; responds to requests of directions in a professional and timely manner.
- Communicates claim activity and processing with the claimant and the client; maintains professional client relationships.
- Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.
- Refers cases as appropriate to supervisor and management.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
- 5 years of claims management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- General liability adjuster licensing preferred.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule.
- Referral incentive program.
- Career development and promotional growth opportunities.
- A diverse and comprehensive benefits offering including medical, dental vision, 401K on day one.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
claims managementliability assessmentsettlement negotiationreserve calculationclaims processingcost containment techniquessubrogationlitigation managementvendor coordinationclaims coding
Soft skills
communicationprofessional relationship managementanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingtime management
Certifications
general liability adjuster licensing